January 21, 2015, 2:02PM

Norris' first grade classroom at Fairhope Elementary School has been learning about space. Last week they learned all about the moon. They performed experiments to determine how craters are formed on the moon's surface and used Oreo's to create the phases of the moon. Pictured from left to right are Camille Green, Bryon Martin and Caleigh Thiel. (Submitted by Susan...

December 09, 2014, 1:56PM

Fairhope Elementary students in Lisa Street's kindergarten class have been studying about Christmas customs in other countries. The students celebrated the Festival of St. Lucia while learning about Christmas in Sweden. They enjoyed a special snack of cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. Pictured from left to right are Lilly Grace Weeks, Murphy Cooper, Benjamin Whatley, Zoey Pritchard and Riley Stephens....

December 04, 2014, 12:13PM

Tori Erdossy and her class at Fairhope Elementary School enjoyed learning all about the journey of the Mayflower and the daily lives of Pilgrims. They ate Mayflower Munchies made bracelets with beads to tell the story of the first Thanksgiving, and dyed clothes using cranberries, blackberries and spinach. They also disguised turkeys. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

November 25, 2014, 2:40PM

Fairhope Elementary School had much success with the 2014 Iron Bowl Food Drive for the Ecumenical Ministries. They set a new record collecting 6,001 items. Fans from Alabama collected 2,999 items and Auburn fans collected 3,002 items. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

November 25, 2014, 2:39PM

Amy Turner's kindergarten class at Fairhope Elementary School performed a Thanksgiving skit, sang songs accompanied by handbells, recited poetry and shared a feast in their classroom to celebrate this special time of year. Each child shared one thing they were especially thankful for. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

November 24, 2014, 11:11AM

Cruz McMurry, Kendall Kirchoff, Jack Nick Robinson, Olivia Leathers and Declan King, kindergartners in Rose Tynes' Fairhope Elementary School class, are rolling and patting dough to make Indian Fry Bread in one of six Thanksgiving cooking stations. The children dressed in costumes worn in their Thanksgiving skit which preceded the cooking activities. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

November 05, 2014, 2:27PM

Max Driver, Paige Benson, Dylan Tkac, Lexie Davis and Jackson Lami watch the results of the Hot and Cold Glow stick experiment during Glow in the Dark activities in Rose Tynes' kindergarten classroom at Fairhope Elementary School. All her Junior Scientists hypothesized, participated in and watched the results of this station as well as Glowing Oil and Water, Glowing Rice...

October 30, 2014, 1:20PM

On a windy day, Butler Davis of Wilson McDuff's third grade class noticed that Fairhope Elementary's flags were looking rather tattered and torn. The students of room 307 designed a fundraising flyer and raised the $100 needed to buy the school a new United States flag and a new Alabama State Flag. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

October 15, 2014, 1:49PM

Sarah Grimes' first grade students at Fairhope Elementary School have just finished a full week of pumpkin science. They learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin and conducted a pumpkin investigation to determine how many seeds their class pumpkin had, and if it would sink or float. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

September 18, 2014, 3:01PM

Fairhope Elementary featured many colors and styles when students were allowed to dress out of uniform for the annual fall picture day. Pictured from left to right are Karlee Lambert, Dylan Roberts, Malachi McCants, Carter Macias, Maddi Leavins and Layton Duggar. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

August 26, 2014, 1:38PM

Amanda Simpler's first grade students from Fairhope Elementary spent the first week of school getting to know each other and reviewing patterns. Pictured from left to right are John Gerstenschlager and Wright Wilcoxon. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

August 25, 2014, 10:37AM

Terry Beasley, principal of Fairhope Elementary, and his staff began the new year with team building activities. Pictured from left to right are Kateri O'Connor, Julie Gerstenschlager, Shelia Holcomb, Michelle Harding, Jodi Blohme, Terry Beasley, Chris Miller, Jessica Golden, Lauren Williams and Elizabeth Mitchell. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

May 12, 2014, 2:45PM

Lisa Street's Fairhope Elementary kindergarten class celebrated their graduation by performing the Teddy Bear Picnic play. The children and their teddy bears performed and sang in the play and then the students received their kindergarten diplomas at the end of the program. Pictured is Cameron Jones and Lisa Street. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

April 29, 2014, 10:55AM

Sandy Sumlin and Katy Madson's Fairhope Elementary kindergarten class ended their Farm Unit with a Barnyard Hullaballoo. They celebrated in the school cafeteria with lots of family and friends in attendance. Pictured are Ansley Cooper and Sandy Sumlin. (Submitted by Susan Sims)

April 10, 2014, 9:04AM

Celebration Church of Fairhope hosted the debut performance on the Eastern Shore of Lynn Mackie. Mackie is recognized across Europe as one of today’s most exciting sopranos. The concert benefitted the Opera Study Abroad program founded by Mackie in May of 2000. Also performing with Mackie was Ann Whatley and the Fairhope Elementary Chorus as well as Joe Lewis, renowned...

April 02, 2014, 9:00AM

Second Grade classes from Fairhope Elementary learned about manatees in February and participated in a Manatee Poster Contest with Kacie Hardman from the Pelican’s Nest Science Lab. The three winning posters will be displayed in the Pelican's Nest Science Lab and the Manatee Research Team office at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The top three winners will receive free passes...

March 31, 2014, 4:27PM

Hailey Garrick's kindergarten students have been practicing their listening skills for first grade. Kate Wellborn and Garrick had fun teaching their little students a creative listening skill activity. Pictured from left to right are Jazzlynn Ortiz, Townes Hudson, Tristan Myrick, and Gracie Gilley. (Submitted by Susan Sims)